By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt a major blow to the former ruling party led by cricket star Imran Khan on Saturday, stripping it of its trademark bat symbol just weeks before a crucial general election.
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‘Heads may roll’: Top court slams police for storming PTI leader’s house
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Saturday ordered a probe into a police raid on the home of the new chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, which has accused the establishment of harassment and intimidation ahead of the national elections next month.
PTI turns to ‘batsman’ as ‘bat’ hangs in balance
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) instructed its election candidates on Saturday to use the ‘batsman’ symbol of its splinter group, PTI-Nazriati, as a backup plan in case it loses its long-held ‘bat’ symbol in a court case.
Senators seek poll delay amid security fears
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ISLAMABAD: A fresh resolution was submitted in the Senate on Friday, calling for a three-month delay in the general elections scheduled for February 8, citing security concerns and a surge in violence against candidates.
Pakistan’s economy improves, but needs more reforms to sustain recovery: IMF
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ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Pakistan’s economy has shown signs of improvement, with growth expected to reach 2 percent in the current fiscal year, but warned that inflation remains high and more reforms are needed to sustain the recovery.
Sania Nishtar named CEO of global vaccine alliance Gavi
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Dr. Sania Nishtar, a senator and former special assistant to the prime minister of Pakistan, has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the organization announced Thursday.
Next chief justice resigns amid judicial crisis
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Justice Ijazul Ahsan resigned on Thursday, a day after another judge facing misconduct charges quit, leaving the country’s top court in turmoil and raising questions about its independence.
Pakistan secures $700 million IMF loan tranche
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan secured a $700 million loan from the International Monetary Fund on Thursday, the second tranche of a $3 billion loan program that aims to shore up its foreign exchange reserves and currency ahead of a national election in February.
Earthquake shakes Pakistan, no casualties reported
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ISLAMABAD: A strong earthquake rattled parts of Pakistan on Thursday afternoon, sending people scrambling out of their homes and offices, but causing no major damage or injuries, officials said.
ECP challenges PTI’s bat symbol in top court
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The election watchdog on Thursday challenged a court ruling that allowed the party of former prime minister Imran Khan to keep its cricket bat symbol, setting up a legal showdown ahead of the February 8 general elections.